New York Knicks President Phil Jackson said Wednesday a timetable for Anthony's recovery couldn't completely be determined until after the surgery, but early indications were that he could be back on the court this summer and be ready for training camp.

The Wizards will reconvene Thursday. On Friday, they wade back into the schedule with a nationally televised home game against Cleveland and LeBron James. Here are five storylines to watch for as the Wizards move into and through the remaining 28 games:

Wall has been dealing with a trio of ailments, including a sprained ankle, migraine headaches and a cold. He is slated to start for the Eastern Conference at Sunday's All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden.

If you are in the sports business in this town, sooner or later, you will hear about a mystery man who is, as they say, the man you need to see if you want to get things done. Eric Shuster's shorter — and more apt — title might simply be, "The Fixer."

Only four teams in the league make fewer 3-pointers per game. Part of it is system, part of it is personnel. The main issue is that lack of 3-point shooting is the largest deficiency for an otherwise potent Wizards team.